Associate Counsel - Technology and Indirect Sourcing

Avantor; Maryland; On-site; USD 107,500 - 173,075; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking an Associate Counsel to join the Technology and Indirect Sourcing legal team. You will support cloud, digital platforms and SaaS transactions, advising IT, Privacy and Sourcing teams on complex vendor agreements.

The role focuses on drafting, negotiating, and implementing standard and non-standard agreements, with emphasis on data processing, licensing and digital product contracting across Avantor’s enterprise.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in at least one US state or DC.
• 5–10 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm or corporate setting.
• Ability to manage multiple matters with quick turnarounds.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into practical legal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and revise agreements, including standard sales contracts and non-standard docs for customers, suppliers, distributors, and services.
• Work with IT, Sourcing, Sales to review complex IT vendor agreements and digital product contracting.
• Develop playbooks and templates for consistent legal review across IT and technology engagements.
• Review data processing agreements and ensure alignment with IT and business strategies.
• Escalate complex legal issues to senior attorneys and assist in resolution.

Skills

5–10 years experience

Translate technical concepts

Excellent judgment

Collaborative

Change management

Independent

Strategic legal advice

Microsoft Office

Education

J.D.

Bar admission in US/DC

Meets local licensing requirements

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Avantor is looking for an Associate Counsel to serve as a member of the technology and information security legal team. The Associate Counsel, Technology and Indirect Sourcing is a pragmatic and business-oriented counsel who supports legal matters related to cloud technology, digital platforms and SaaS transactions. This role will support licensing and technology vendor agreements across Avantor's enterprise. You will work closely with IT, Privacy, Sourcing and Sales teams to effectively enable the use of technology.

What we're looking for

• Minimum 5 - 10 years applicable professional experience in a law firm or corporate legal department with demonstrated experience and expertise.
• Experience handling multiple matters at the same time and meeting quick turnaround deadlines.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into practical legal guidance for cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrates excellent judgment.
• Demonstrates ability to collaborate.
• Initiates, embraces and drives change in a dynamic environment.
• Works well independently and in a team.
• Experience providing timely and strategic legal advice.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint

Education

• JD required from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice law and in good standing with the bar of at least one US State or the District of Columbia.
• Meets local legal license requirements.

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Works independently to draft, review, and revise agreements, including form agreements for routine sales activities, as well as non-standard agreements for customers, supplier, distributor, clinical, service and consulting agreements.
• Learn Avantor contracting policies and analyze draft contracts in accordance with policies
• Work with Sourcing, Sales and the IT team to advise on the review of complex IT vendor agreements and digital product contracting efforts.
• Develop and support the development of playbooks and templates for consistent legal review across IT, security engagements and technology agreements.
• Assist with the review of data processing agreements.
• Ensure alignment with IT and business strategies.
• Determine when complex legal and factual issues must be escalated to senior attorneys and assist in resolution of issues
• Assist in creating, implementing and managing systems that enable the efficient creation, negotiation, oversight and ultimately execution of Avantor's agreements
• Coordinate contract negotiation with multiple cross-departmental functions
• Obtain all appropriate and necessary internal approvals for contract terms and provisions
• Identify opportunities for process improvements
• Perform file management and records retention duties
• Give and welcome constructive feedback; contribute to building a positive team spirit
• Requires advanced abilities for contract negotiation
• Requires ability to communicate with Senior Leadership across the firm regarding legal risks and advise on possible solutions based on expertise
• Provide assistance and guidance to Contracts Specialists within department
• Perform other duties as assigned

Pay Transparency

$107,500.00 - $173,075.00

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.